HSBC Private Bank Strengthens Asia Wealth Planning With Senior Hires

HSBC Private Bank is bolstering its Asia wealth planning capabilities through a series of senior hires aimed at deepening client coverage and advisory strength.

HSBC Private Bank said it expanded its Global India coverage team in Singapore by appointing Phaneendar Bhavaraju and Rangan Krishnan as senior relationship managers reporting to Manoj Ramarao, senior desk head for Global India in Singapore and Hong Kong.

Bhavaraju brings more than 28 years of experience across private banking and asset management, including roles in Dubai, RBS and Credit Suisse.

In North Asia, Alex Liu was named market head of Offshore China, extending coverage to Singapore.

HSBC Private Bank also appointed Dawn Fung as head of wealth planning for Southeast Asia and William Fok to lead its onshore Thailand private banking business.